Peter Nelson Songwriting Workshop at The Parlor Room

  • April 1, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • The Parlor Room

    32 Masonic Street
    Northampton, Massachusetts 01060
Ticket Price $100.00 This event is now over
Description

The Parlor Room School of Music Presents
Peter Nelson Songwriting Workshop
at The Parlor Room
Weekly for 4 weeks: April 1, 8, 15, 22
1:00pm 
TICKETS: $100 GA / $80 MEMBERS

 

Pete Nelson has led songwriting workshops at Amherst College, Williams College, Marlboro College, Fairfield University and locally in Northampton.  He has taught in the MFA programs at Emerson College and Fairfield University, as well as at R.I.S.D. and the University of Iowa.  A writer all his life, he has published 30 books, and 200+ stories or articles in national magazines.  He has two CDs, “The Restless Boys Club” and “Days Like Horses” on the Signature Sounds Label.  His one woman musical, “Last Request; a Love Story” was recently performed by Tracy Grammer.  He was nominated by the Boston Music Awards as best new folk artist (but lost to Patty Griffin) and his second album reached #12 on the Americana Charts.  Maine Public Radio called him “America’s best unknowm songwriter.”  He has recorded with Greg Brown, Christine Lavin, John Gorka, Cliff Eberhardt, Bill Morrissey, Patty Larkin, Dar Williams, Peter Mulvey and others.  He is excited to be teaching for The Parlor Room.

 

The Parlor Room Nonprofit and School of Music's mission is to: Promote a vibrant musical community in downtown Northampton, MA for musicians of all abilities and at all stages of their career. The Parlor Room will bring nationally touring and local acts to our listening room to provide an exceptional experience for the artist and audience and guide musicians and anyone interested in a career in the music industry through our school of music. Learn more at parlorroom.org.

The Parlor Room is a BYOB venue.  Tickets are non-refundable. 

The Parlor Room is located at 32 Masonic Street Northampton, MA 01060

Date & Time

Sat, Apr 1, 2023 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Venue Details

The Parlor Room

32 Masonic Street
Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 The Parlor Room
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